Packaging Technologist – FMCG / Packaging Development
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
£35,000 – £45,000 DOE
Permanent, Monday to Friday – 37.5 hours – Early finish Fridays
Are you passionate about packaging development and seeing your ideas come to life on the production line?
We're working with an established and successful FMCG manufacturer seeking a talented Packaging Technologist to join its team at its Peterborough manufacturing site.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of packaging development projects, working across new product development (NPD), packaging innovation and manufacturing to deliver high-quality, commercially viable packaging solutions.
Whether your background is in Beauty, Personal Care, Food, Beverage or another packaging-related manufacturing sector, we'd love to hear from you.
The Opportunity
You'll play a key role in taking packaging projects from initial concept through to successful production, working closely with internal teams and external suppliers.
With a varied product portfolio and a fast-paced manufacturing environment, no two days will be quite the same.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Managing packaging development projects from concept through to production launch.
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Developing packaging solutions that meet technical, commercial and manufacturing requirements.
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Working with packaging suppliers on component specifications, tooling, artwork and testing.
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Coordinating colour matching, cutter guides and packaging approvals.
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Supporting new product development (NPD) and product launches.
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Attending production trials and first manufacturing runs to ensure packaging quality and performance.
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Preparing and maintaining accurate packaging specifications, documentation and pallet plans.
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Identifying opportunities for packaging improvements, cost efficiencies and continuous improvement.
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Working collaboratively with Production, NPD, Technical and Supply Chain teams.
What We're Looking For
We're interested in speaking with candidates who have practical packaging development experience and enjoy working in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
Ideally, you'll bring:
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Experience in a Packaging Technologist, Packaging Development, Packaging Engineering or similar role.
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A good understanding of packaging materials, ideally including plastics and/or glass.
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Experience working with packaging suppliers, specifications, testing and product launches.
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The ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities.
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Strong communication skills and a practical, solutions-focused approach.
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Excellent attention to detail and the confidence to work across different departments.
You don't need to come from the Beauty or Personal Care industry. Relevant packaging development experience gained within Food, Beverage, FMCG or other manufacturing sectors will be equally welcomed.
We're also happy to hear from ambitious packaging professionals who are ready to take the next step in their careers.
What's on Offer?
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Salary: £35,000 – £45,000, dependent on experience.
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Permanent, full-time position.
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37.5-hour working week.
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Monday to Thursday: 9.00am – 5.15pm.
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Friday: 9.00am – 4.00pm.
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Some flexibility around working hours.
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Company pension scheme.
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20 days' annual leave, increasing to 25 days with service, plus bank holidays.
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Opportunity to work on varied packaging development and NPD projects.
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A collaborative manufacturing environment where your technical expertise and ideas can make a real difference.
The role is based at the company's Peterborough site, with only occasional travel to another UK manufacturing facility.
Interested?
If you're an experienced Packaging Technologist looking for a new challenge, or a packaging development professional ready to progress your career, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Artemis Talent Solutions for a confidential discussion.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence
